Newport village

For about 14 years now, our wonderful East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been struggling with various requests to remove obstructions to the Bridleway north of Seavy Carr Lane (beyond Canal Side East and north of the motorway).

The owners of the land have run rings round the council and frustrated their every move, which is a pity because it is one of the best brideways in the area.

About thirteen years ago when I joined the parish council (I left about three years ago), work had started to create the original Brickyard Project. I soon became aware that residents were concerned about the development. Their concerns centred on the location, too close to the deep water ponds and canal: the remoteness of the location; parents would be apprehensive about allowing their children to play there and it would attract vandalism and drug and alcohol abusers and the cost of maintenance; meaning it would either fall into disrepair or cost a fortune to maintain.

Last night Lauren and I attended Starstruck's performance of MAM, AM 'ERE, an interpretation of the film Mama Mia, but with local connections.

The village hall was packed out, partly because their reputation as a talented group of players goes before them, but also because of the positive reviews of the earlier performances. Judging by audience reaction, everyone had a great night out. The performance was slick and the arrangement was yet another improvement on what they have done before.

Those horse riders, cyclists and walkers in the area may be interested to receive an update on what is happening about the blocked up Bridleway north of Canal Side East.

For a long time now the owners of Lorne Farm, which is the the most northerly building along Canal Side East (North of the Motorway), have not allowed access along the bridleway. At one time they claimed that the canal has somehow moved to where the bridleway was originally defined. I personally view the claim as preposterous.